Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Timeline
COVER LETTER
Hi, I’m

Beatriz Aja

Las Vegas,NV
Beatriz Aja

Summary

Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing home settings. Communication-Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care charting skills acquired through 15 years of expertise as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current).

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sandstone Spring Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

C.N.A
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, adhered to safety guidelines, completed hospital hourly patient safety training. Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients. Provided pre-and post-operative care, performed passive and active ROM.

Go T&T Interpretation and Translation Services

English-S Interpreter/Translator Medical and Legal
05.2013 - Current

Job overview

I facilitated communication between clients and service providers in various settings, I translated documents enduring accuracy and cultural relevance for target audiences. I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client understanding and satisfaction. I attended to a Psychiatric Seven Hills Hospital to assist patients with communication barriers from English to Spanish and vice-versa translation and interpretation with medical and legal.

Pam Post-Acute Specialty Hospital

C.N.A
03.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Provide patient care of bed side to total care in ICU/ HOU patients with all activities of daily living, grooming, bathing, feeding. As a Unit Clerk, I filled, fax placed pharmacy physicians’ orders, ECG, MRI, ULTRASOUND, Admissions, screening visitors and staff for COVID swap testing.

Premier Homer Health

Certied Nursing Assistant
06.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

I upheld patient dignity and minimized discomfort while skillfully assisting with activities of daily living, such as providing a bed pan ,bathing,grooming,accurately measuring and recording output. I facilitated seamless transfers between the bathroom, bed and wheelchair, ensuring comfort and safety. My commitment chart accuracy,effective team collaboration, strong patient relations,and the consistent delivery of empathetic and compassionate care reflects my dedication to uplifting those i serve.

Nevada Hospice

C.N.A
04.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • As hospice care CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)I provided hands-on personal care and emotional support to patients nearing the end of life, assisting with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, and providing companionship for both the patient and family in a home setting. My responsibilities include maintaining a safe and clean environment, communicating patient observations to the nursing team, and ensuring the patient's comfort and dignity.

I help with transferring, ambulating (moving around), and positioning patients to prevent complications like bedsores. Perform light housekeeping, such as making the patient's bed and tidying the immediate living area, to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

Health South Rehabilitation

C.N.A
10.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • My duties as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) like personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility, while also monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to the nursing staff. I performed tasks such as repositioning, serving meals, and keeping patient areas clean and safe, all while requiring strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
    Help patients with ambulation, transfers, and movement to and from beds or chairs.
    Serve meals and assist patients with eating, monitoring food and water intake.
    Assist with toileting needs, including the use of bedpans and portable toilets.



Spanish Wellness Suites Hospital

Certified Nursing Assistant
03.2016 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • I consistently delivered compassionate care to patients, prioritizing their comfort and dignity during daily living activities. I support the nursing team by assisting with patient assessments and documentation, which improved communication between departments. I diligently monitored vital signs and promptly reported any changes to the nursing staff, enduring timely interventions were made. Additionally, I was entrusted with training new nursing assistants on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, fostering a strong foundation for exceptional patient support. I streamlined daily tasks to increase efficiency in patient care delivery within assigned units.

Complex Care Hospital At Tenaya

Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2014 - 03.2016

Job overview

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in complex care Hospital at at Tenaya Care performs hands-on care for total care patients with ongoing, complicated health needs in life support in ICU unit and MEDSURGE , including assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility; monitoring and reporting vital signs and changes in condition; providing emotional support; maintaining a clean and safe environment; and collaborating with the nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compassionate care. Provided Passive range of motion (PROM) to a pre-and post-operative care patients.

Royal Springs Health Care & Rehab Center

Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2013 - 12.2015

Job overview

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Royal Springs Healthcare and Rehabilitation provides direct patient care by assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and monitoring vital signs, all under the supervision of a nurse. Responsibilities also include maintaining patient safety, documenting care, and providing emotional support, with specific duties outlined in each patient's care plan. such as patients in critical care and life support on ventilators and memory care patients was one of the main patients that enhance my learning and experience.

Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing

Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2011 - 06.2013

Job overview

I work under the supervision of a register nurse. contributing to the administration of wound care. Furthermore, I assist patients with restorative services, which includes ambulation, walking,and both passive and active range of motion exercises. My responsibilities also involved feeding,bathing,grooming,transferring patients using mechanical lifts. I provided care to a designated number of bed-bound patients and conduct two-hour incontinence checks,repositioning them to prevent the onset of pressure ulcers, I promptly communicate any alterations in patients' conditions to the supervising nurse.

Education

Galen School of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12-2028

University Overview

Las Vegas College

Lab Assistant from National NCCT Phlebotomist
05.2022

University Overview

  • Dean List Award
  • GPA: 3.76

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2010

University Overview

  • Award Standard of Excellence
  • GPA: 3.96

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Medical Office Administration from Certified Interpreter and Translator Legal to Medical English/Spanish
05.2005

University Overview

GPA: 3.90

Skills

  • Translation and Interpretation
  • English- Spanish
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Medical Office Administrator/ Medical Assistance
  • Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
  • Microsoft office

LANGUAGES

CERTIFIED SPANISH TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER
English – Native
Spanish – Native

Timeline

C.N.A
Sandstone Spring Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - Current
C.N.A
Pam Post-Acute Specialty Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2022
Certied Nursing Assistant
Premier Homer Health
06.2018 - 06.2019
C.N.A
Health South Rehabilitation
10.2017 - 03.2018
C.N.A
Nevada Hospice
04.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spanish Wellness Suites Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Complex Care Hospital At Tenaya
08.2014 - 03.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Springs Health Care & Rehab Center
06.2013 - 12.2015
English-S Interpreter/Translator Medical and Legal
Go T&T Interpretation and Translation Services
05.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
06.2011 - 06.2013
Las Vegas College
Lab Assistant from National NCCT Phlebotomist
College of Southern Nevada
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bakersfield College
Medical Office Administration from Certified Interpreter and Translator Legal to Medical English/Spanish
Galen School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing

COVER LETTER

COVER LETTER
  • Dear recruiter:
  • This letter is regarding recent online advertisement for your position of C.N.A I am a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant for the for the position in Care Acute and Sub-acute care within surgical, (ICU) Intensive Care Unit, Post-Surgery, (IMC) Intermediate Medical Care, (CDU) Clinical Decision Unit, short-term care, palliative care, hospice care and in-home settings. I have knowledge of Behavioral and Alzheimer’s, as well as helping to accelerate the healing process for those ones are in Rehabilitation and Wound care. My 13 years of experience and knowledge in medical processes and bedside manners make me the ideal candidate for this position.
  • As you can see from the enclosed resume, I have an educational background in Health and Medical Sciences, as well as a few years as a caregiver prior to being a certified nursing assistant. I know the basic and specific procedures that you require in your position. Having great communication skills and strong work ethic to help patients with best care is also evident when working. I am a Certified in Bilingual (English/Spanish) – speak, read and write with the ability to translate from one language to another including medical and legal Interpreter.
  • This said, I look forward to you contacting me at beatrizaja@yahoo.com or by phone at (702)502-2024 to arrange an interview. Thank you so much for your time and interest.
  • Sincerely
  • Beatriz Aja
  • PS. Thank you for taking the time to review my cover letter. I sincerely believe I’m a perfect fit for this position and your company, I’d welcome the opportunity to prove this to you by scheduling an appointment at your convenience. Please call me on 702-502-2024. I look forward to speaking with you and thank you again for your consideration.